Renishaw Primary School
Sheffield, S21 3UR · Derbyshire · primary school
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240th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,220 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Renishaw Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access dance, gymnastics, boxing, swimming, and music through external providers like Twinkle Toes Dance and Sheffield Music Hub. Trips include White Hall Outdoor Education Centre and Gullivers Valley. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the February 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Renishaw Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have made steady improvements, particularly in attendance and behaviour, creating a "nurturing environment" where pupils are happy and feel safe. While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is strong, the report identifies that the curriculum and teaching quality require further refinement to ensure all pupils, especially in the early years, achieve well in reading and writing.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance and behaviour are at an "expected standard," with "calm and orderly" classrooms and rare bullying.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s ethos," with staff providing high-quality support for pupils’ wellbeing and special educational needs.
- Personal development prepares pupils well for life, including learning about diverse cultures and keeping themselves safe online.
- Staff morale is positive, with leaders prioritising wellbeing and professional development.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in the early years and key stage 1 needs improvement to ensure pupils develop foundational skills in reading and writing.
- Teaching across subjects must be more sharply focused on important knowledge, with better adaptation for individual pupil needs.
- Staff should address gaps in basic skills, such as punctuation, spelling, and handwriting, more consistently.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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